South East England

The South East of England covers an area including a part of Wessex and
The Weald. The counties that are featured in this cottage holiday guide
are Surry, Kent, West Sussex, East Sussex (The Weald), Hampshire and the
Isle of Wight (Wessex).

The South East region is extremely picturesque the area of the New
Forest in Hampshire being some of the most glorious countryside in
England. Surrey is just a stones throw away from London and boasts a
stunning landscape.

This area is famous for the White Cliffs of Dover in Eastbourne
and costal resorts in East Sussex. Kent is fondly know as the ‘Garden Of
England’. West Sussex is largely unspoilt and rich in history and
heritage. The Isle of Wight has award winning beaches and half the
island is an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The South East enjoys some of the best weather in England making
this region a great place to discover glorious gardens, historical
houses and castles. The beautiful south is a great place to have a
cottage holiday.

Cottage Tour Of England.

Cottage Counties…

ECL will cover these counties listed below in more detail. Each county
guide will include local attractions, picturesque towns and villages,
Inns and pubs, restaurants, farmers, local food, festivals, artisans and
cottage architecture.

Hampshire

Surrey

Kent

West Sussex

East Sussex

Isle Of Wight

English Countryside…

...in the south east

Areas of outstanding natural beauty in the South East region: AONB.
There are thirty-three areas of outstanding natural beauty in England,
the South-East have six AONB listed below. These areas have been
protected because they are an area of distinctive character and natural
beauty and have been protected for the nation to enjoy. They all have
something unique either history, culture, fauna, flora and are all
gorgeous and well worth a visit.

Chichester Harbour: A haven for wildlife this is one of the few undeveloped coastal areas in Southern England.

High Weald: A landscape of small fields and hedgerows. Brick and tile and white weatherboard cottages.

Isle Of Wight: Half of this rural island is an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Kent Downs: From the Surrey boarder to the Cliffs of Dover.
Traditional Kentish orchards and hop gardens. Picturesque half timbered
cottages and historical buildings and the old Pilgrims way to
Canterbury.

North Wessex Downs: (and Home Counties): The chalk landscapes of
Southern England, horses have been cut into the chalk the most famous
being the White Horse of Uffington.

Surrey Hills: Close to London these much loved deciduous woodlands are home to the stunning villages Shere and Abinger.

Walkies…

For you and your dog if you have one. Lets get those walking
boots on. These are tales of my walking experiences. I will let you
know which areas are dog and horse friendly.

National Parks…

New Forest: (and South West Wiltshire) Lying mainly in South West
Hampshire, the forest was set aside by William the Conquer over 900
years ago for hunting. Now it is the home of wild ponies, deer and boar.

South Downs: Walk, cycle or ride through the ‘Downs’ bustling
towns and quaint villages. Discover wetlands or woodlands carpeted with
blue bells, heritage sites abound and peace and quiet can be found in
tranquil meadows of wild flowers.

National trails…

South Downs Way: Between Winchester and the White Chalk Cliffs of
Eastbourne. A pretty place with country pubs and peaceful villages.

North Downs Way: On a route that passes through both the Surrey
Hills and the Kent Downs (AONB see above) you can expect spectacular
scenery. Historical towns and villages are worth exploring.

Thames Path: (and Cotswolds in the South West, North Wessex
Downs, The Chilterns in the Home Counties, and London) This trail
follows the greatest river in England, from its source in the Cotswolds
this trail boasts peaceful meadows, historic towns and villages and
finally slices through London to the Thames Barrier in Greenwich.

Country Life and Food Festivals…

The combination of rich soil and chalk in the South East is ideal
for growing fruit, vegetables and cereal. Kent needs no introduction as
the Garden of England and is famous for its hops and orchards.

In Hampshire chalk streams and rivers provide an ideal
environment for salmon, trout and a major local speciality; watercress
which has been growing here for hundreds of years. The woodlands produce
fungi and game.

The Isle of Wight has the Garlic farm and Sussex is the ‘larder
of London’. The region is in general famous for beef, lamb, honey, ale
and cider.

Cottage Living…

Shops and resources for living the English Cottage Lifestyle. The
South East is a great place to stock up on treasures for your cottage
with all manner of local artisan crafts I will find them and let you
know.

Each ‘cottage county’ guide will give you more information. Click the links on Hampshire
Surrey, Kent, West Sussex, East Sussex and the Isle Of Wight to find out more.

Holiday Cottages England…

Stay in a holiday cottage in your favourite destination. (These pages are due later thank you for your patience).

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